How Can You Resist This 1981 Toyota Pickup? | Carscoops

      Featuring a manual transmission, a bench seat, and a retro-inspired paint job, this Toyota boasts numerous appealing attributes.

      This classic truck underwent a complete rebuild starting from its chassis. Last year, it received a fresh exterior coat in white, red, yellow, and orange. The 1981 Pickup 4×4 is powered by Toyota's 2.4-liter 22 inline-four cylinder engine.

      When it comes to Toyota trucks, they truly don’t manufacture them like they once did. While the current models are impressive in their own right, none of today's Frontier, Tundra, or Hilux can rival the charm and cool factor of this 1981 Pickup 4×4.

      Currently listed for sale in Nevada, it offers a refreshing alternative to modern pickups filled with advanced technology and safety features.

      Although limited details about its ownership history have been shared, we do know that the current owner bought it last year and transformed it with the retro-inspired paint scheme of white, red, yellow, and orange. Notably, the pickup's restoration involved much more than just a new coat of paint.

      **Completely Rebuilt**

      The Toyota was stripped down to its bare frame and meticulously rebuilt. The body panels were redone, and the chassis along with suspension parts were sandblasted and refinished. Inside, the bench seat was reupholstered in brown houndstooth fabric with vinyl accents.

      The dashboard was also updated, a new air conditioning system was installed, and the original AM/FM radio was preserved.

      According to the Bring a Trailer listing, the truck received new Rancho shocks along with rebuilt steering knuckles, a new steering stabilizer, bushings for the leaf springs, and tie rod ends. The vehicle is completed with a set of 15-inch six-spoke wheels fitted with 30×9.5-inch BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A tires.

      **Durable, Simple, and Built to Last**

      From a modern perspective, the 2.4-liter 22R inline-four engine, producing about 90 hp, is considered underpowered. However, this engine is renowned for its reliability and, unlike most current Toyota trucks, it comes with a manual transmission.

      Additionally, it has only 49,000 miles (78,800 km) on the odometer, suggesting that the engine is likely to run smoothly for many more years.

      For those yearning for analog simplicity in today's digital world, this vintage Toyota might be the perfect fit. It's rugged, straightforward, and delightfully unpretentious. If you're looking to exchange Bluetooth for raw power, check out the listing to experience what real trucks used to feel like.